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H Beard Print Collection, by J. Webb, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

J. Webb

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by J. Webb, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. Webb
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by J. Webb in the late 19th century. It's based on a character from an opera, which is an interesting context. The character, Manrico, is from Il Trovatore, an opera that was popular during that time. You can learn more about this print and its creator at the museum where it's held, which is associated with the artist: Webb, J.

The story of this work

Overview

A woodcut print from 1850 portrays the character Manrico from the opera *Il Trovatore*, published in London by J. Redington and sold by J. Webb.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. Webb

J. Webb made late-19th-century prints that capture everyday scenes in crisp, clean lines. You’ll see their work in the H Beard Print Collection, where city streets and country lanes snap into focus like early snapshots.…

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